Hi, Everyone! Surkura's Back and let me just say... my college is crazy. Even though I moved in last week, classes started today and I have a feeling that the last two chapters are going to take a while. And all last week was just weird, with the Earthquake, then Irene, and a bunch of other things, too. But, Chapter 5 is up, and I will try to get the last two up as possible. So, without further ado, here's chapter 5!

I OWN NOTHING!

Cody must admit, the date was kind of nice. At first, Nora was rude, yes, but how can she not be. She was doing this for a friend that was hurting, so she could've been mean and nasty to him all she wanted just to prove her anger. However, as time went by, her attitude decreased dramatically. Sure they had a little fun at the bookstore and a small trip to the game-store; Cody was quite surprised at the amount of information she had about Call of Duty. But the highlight of their date was when they had a quick run to the annual carnival. Nora had a thrill for ride and heights, and got on every single on they had, twice. It was actually her first time going to a carnival and reminded Cody of a child at a candy store.

However, it was torture for Cody was well because every little thing she does would remind her of Noah. The books she'd picked out, the information on gaming, the thrill rides, and the heights. But what really stood out was Nora's squealing when she saw an Eevee plushy. It reminded him of the time he and Noah was walking through the mall. Noah spotted one and screamed, which scared the hell out of him. He never questioned it, but he constantly teased him about it when the chance prevented itself.

The end of the day was drawing near and Cody smiled as Nora walked beside him with a huge Eevee plushy in her grasp. She turned to him and smiled, and the brunette could tell behind her glasses that her eyes were closed. "I actually had fun, today." She said. "I mean, to be honest, I was going to make your life a living hell, but… I wouldn't mind doing this again, you know?"

"Yeah. Me too." Cody responded, then stopped as something caught his eyes. He took a step back, looking down an alleyway, his hands clutching into fists. Nora turned around and blinked. "What's wrong?"

"This area has so many bad memories for me." Cody answered. "I was having so much fun, that I didn't even pay attention to where we were going.

"This was the same ally I found Noah in, almost beaten to death. I never found out why he was like that. He never told me why he came here; whenever I asked, he brushed it off as if it was nothing. Then I found Alejandro and them; I found out that they were the ones that did that to him and just… went on a blinding rage and attacked them. I lost, but Alejandro liked me for some reason. And the deal began."

Nora walked closer to Cody's side. "… Noah told me it was because of them." She stated, catching Cody's attention, but he never moved his eyes away from the ally. "He heard that they created the rumors and wanted to give them a piece of his mind. He knew you wouldn't like it, which is probably why he didn't tell you when he asked, but… he would do anything for you, Cody, like he knows you would do almost anything for him." Nora glanced at him. "Are you sure the two are you are just friends?"

Cody widens his eyes and stared at her. Nora flinched and hastily turned away. "I'm sorry. Forget I said ever said anything."

"… If you want the truth, Nora, I really don't know." Cody mumbled, catching her attention. "I mean… ever since we became friends, all I wanted was for him to be happy and safe. I cared for him way too much; Noah was everything to me. He was a real friend. But… there were times that I was not happy with that."

"W-What do you mean?" Nora asked, eager, but a little frightened.

"There were times when he would go on dates, and I would be so… angry and upset of being pushed last on his list, but I pushed that aside when he calls and tells me about his day with so much joy and happiness. And the fucked up part is, every girl he gets, he asked me if she's okay for him. And all I ever wanted to say was no… because I wanted him to here with me." Cody chuckled. "Look at me, I sound like a jealous lover."

"Yeah… you do." Nora slightly blushed, biting her lips. "Who knows? Maybe he'd tried getting those girls… just to get your attention. Maybe we wanted you to be jealous."

"Yeah right. Noah isn't like that. He's too cocky to get help to make anyone jealous or to like him. And plus, he's straight, remember?" Cody laughed then stopped once he realized his date wasn't laughing with him. "… Nora?"

"Sometimes you have to be selfish, Cody." Nora stated. "If you didn't feel it was right, you should've told him. He would've understood. Because I can tell you right now, when this is all over and done with, Noah's going to try and get you back."

"But that's not going to make him safe."

"He doesn't care. He misses you, Cody; He really does." Nora tightened her clutch on her stuff pokemon. "But… doing what you think is best and what's the best are two total different things. And majority of the time, what's the best choice is doing what you want in your heart without a second guess. Do you really want to end your friendship with him?"

"No." Cody answered without hesitation. "I want to be with him. By his side, everyday."

"Then what's stopping you?"

"It's complicated."

"I don't see how." Nora stated. She looked behind her. "I think your friends are going home. The one with the cowboy hat is waving toward us." Cody looked behind him, only to wave back at Geoff as the party animal smiled. "Choose the right move, Cody. I know you can do it!" He yelled before running off. The brunette smirked then blushed as Nora grabbed his hand. "Now… we're alone." She bit her lips and looked away, blushing so hard that it can be seen through her dark skin. "Can we go back to the park and just sit there until the sun finally sets? To be honest, when Noah first told me about you, I thought you were a nice guy, and I always wanted to do that with a nice guy."

Needless to say, sitting on the park bench watching the color in the sky changing was kind of nice to Cody. Nora scooted closer to him and laid on his shoulders, staring into space. "… I like this." Nora stated, catching Cody's attention. Her smile was small, but sincere. "Just the two of us hanging out. It feels so right, just being like this."

"Yeah. It oddly does." Cody chuckled, laying his head on hers, their hands intertwined. The silence was serene and welcoming as the stars were slightly visible. "… Cody." Nora started. "… Can I just kiss you, before we end this date once and for all." Cody flinched and looked at her, slightly moving away. "I-I-I… you want to kiss me?"

"Yeah." Nora took off her sunglasses; however, her eyes were hidden beneath her bangs. "I mean… if that's okay with you. Just one, please?"

"… Sure." Cody answered, slightly bummed. He was hoping his first real kiss would be with Noah in some way or form. Maybe it could've been a bi-curious question that triggered the event from happening, but anything would have lead to it.

But he wasn't going to touch Noah's lips. He was never going to as long as Alejandro had a hold on him. The moment he decides to talk to Noah, the punk would hurt him with out a second thought. Besides, it's kind of rude to leave someone hanging when they had the courage to ask.

Nora smiled and stared at him, shocking the pale teen as he got a good look of her eyes before she closed them and poked out her lips.

"… N-Noah?"